November 17, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

Discussion:  Paige Shackleford

Discussion:  Jill Yelland, 5972 Windsor Oaks Circle, Arlington, TN 38002 School opening times to be pushed back to later time. Valerie Crabtree, 5279 Toni Rose Dr., Lakeland, TN 38002 School opening times to be pushed back to later time.

Discussion:  Chairman Williams called for corrections. Hearing none, October 27, 2015 minutes were approved as printed.

Discussion:  Chairman Williams presented Kevin Yates with Level 1 certificate and pin awarded by TSBA for Professional Development.

Discussion:  1 on 1 Initiative iPad Presentation: Mr. Goforth gave an overview of the implementation and success of the 1 on 1 program at AMS. Mrs. Overby provided an overview of teacher training as well as comments from students. Mrs. Overby also reported on the next steps that include providing parent support, survey, network upgrades and distribution of iPads for the remaining students and teachers in the 6th grade. Ms. Wortham reviewed student training. Program feedback was provided by teachers from AMS. Mrs. Smith and Ms. Johnson, expressed their was a learning curve for teachers, increase in student participation, applications that students like and success of the program. Mr. Goforth addressed questions from Mr. Young regarding statistics of grade improvement, typing skills and disconnection of interaction of students by using the technology. Mr. Yates question regarding teacher feedback was addressed by AMS teachers. Superintendent Mason reported on the following: Teacher Survey currently online for participation. Accreditation survey requires 20% parent, %40 student and %60 teacher participation. 5 Standards of Accreditation that the district will be assessed on. Each Board Member has been assigned a standard: Standard 1: Purpose & Direction (Danny Young), Standard 2: Governance & Leadership (Kay Williams), Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning (Barbara Fletcher), Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems (Kevin Yates), Standard 5: Using Results for Continued Improvements (Dale Viox). Mr. Mayo reported on the following: No employee vacancies, Fall recruitment complete, Preparing for spring recruitment, Board member Barbara Fletcher will represent the board on the 2017-18 calendar committee. First calendar committee meeting will be December 3. Calendar survey (currently open with 1,030 responses) will close on 11/30. District will participate in Christmas on the Square's tree competition. LEAD Arlington meeting will be December 10. District will adopt 3 Angels from Shepherd's Haven.

Discussion:  Superintendent reported that the district is waiting on financials from Shelby County before CFO can finalize the report.

Discussion:  No report.

Discussion:  Superintendent Mason recommends the board approve the purchase of a Ford F150 (model #X1C-100A), for the Operations Department, from the State Contract for $21,661 plus any associated fees such as registration, title, licensing, etc. This vehicle will eliminate Bart Doby from using personal vehicle and paying mileage. We receive a 5% administration fee from Shared Services. This vehicle will enable the department to haul equipment and pull trailers instead of having to pay delivery fees.

Discussion:  Superintendent Mason recommends the board approve amended Policy 1.108 Nepotism (first reading). Amendment recommended by TSBA.

Discussion:  Superintendent Mason recommends the board approve amended Policy 1.400 (first reading). Amendments recommended by TSBA.